Lacey Spring Elementary vs Plains Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lacey Spring Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
Plains Elementary
Timberville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | Lacey Spring Elementary Harrisonburg, Virginia | Plains Elementary Timberville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #826 of 1,142 | #919 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #14655 of 50,301 | #16746 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 350 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Harrisonburg | Timberville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lacey Spring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 62.1).
- •Lacey Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Lacey Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Plains Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 73.1%).
- •Plains Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.2).
- •Plains Elementary is the larger school with 460 students compared with 350.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lacey Spring Elementary better than Plains Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lacey Spring Elementary ranks higher (65.2 vs 62.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lacey Spring Elementary and Plains Elementary?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Harrisonburg and Timberville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lacey Spring Elementary: 350. Plains Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lacey Spring Elementary and Plains Elementary rank in Virginia?
Lacey Spring Elementary is 826th of 1,142 and Plains Elementary is 919th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).